“Pina,” a documentary about choreographer Pina Bausch, will be presented by Coyote Cinema Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at The Old Bakery, on the second floor at 255 N. Broadway in Burns. Popcorn and admission are free, but donations will be accepted.

The Harney County Cancer Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Glory Days Pizza on Hwy. 20 in Burns at 4 p.m. For more information, call Tonny Calloway, evenings, at 541-573-7867.

Burns City Council meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Burns City Hall, 242 S. Broadway, at 6 p.m.

Due to popular demand, the Faith Baptist Church will continue the Free CardioKick classes through March 13. Hosted by Women’s Ministry at the church, the classes will be held every Wednesday through March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the community fellowship room at the church, 777 N. Saginaw Ave. in Hines (look for the door with the balloon). For more information, call 541-573-7777.

Preparedness Night will be held Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at the LDS Church, 600 N. Saginaw in Hines. Information will be presented on how to prepare for emergencies, and demonstrations will be given on lighting, ham radio, solar ovens and the Harney County Emergency Preparedness Plan.

A Walking Class is held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. indoors at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

Chamber Music Bell Choir meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 393 W. “A” St. Bell ringers are being recruited. For information, call Carol Sawyer, 541-573-6886.

Kiwanis Club of Burns-Hines meets for a no-host luncheon each Thursday at Bella Java, 314 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns, at noon.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Thursday at Hines City Hall, 101 E. Barnes, at noon. Call 541-573-2896.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open, big book and discussion meeting each Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church of the Living Water.

A Little League fundraiser dinner and silent auction will be held Friday, March 15, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is set to begin at 6 p.m. Dinner will include tri-tip, stuffed baked potatoes, salad, garlic bread and dessert.

“Entomology” with Janice Cowan, a Harney County Master Gardener course, will be held Friday, March 15, and will include instruction on diagnosing plant ailments, learning to use PNW handbooks, insect orders and diagnosing insect problems. For more information or to enroll, call the extension office at 541-573-2506.

Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, District 9, meets the first, third and fourth Friday of each month. Call Micky, 541-573-2515, for time and place.

Reading Club meets at the Harney County Library each Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Open to 2nd- through 5th-grade students. For more information, call 541-573-6670.

A recovery group, “Celebrate Recovery,” meets each Friday at the Harney County Church of The Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Ave. in Hines. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. The main meeting is held at 6 p.m., small group sessions are at 7 p.m. and “Cross Talk Cafe” begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 541-573-7100.

The annual 4-H Fundraising Dinner will be held Saturday, March 16, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Burns Elks Lodge. Dinner will be chicken-fried steak, and activities include a silent auction, cakewalk, bingo and fish pond. All money raised will be used for camp scholarships, 4-H awards and the 4-H program.

A birthday celebration will be hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit #63 Saturday, March 16, at noon, with a potluck dinner at the Harney County Senior & Community Services Center. All veterans, National Guard members, friends and families are invited.

The 5th annual Sip for The Cure will be held Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center with a tea menu including assorted appetizers, tea sandwiches, desserts, tea, punch and scones with fresh lemon curd. All proceeds benefit CAN Cancer. For more information, contact HDH’s Sonni Svejcar at 541-573-8614.

“Home Orchards & Pruning” with David Cowan, a Harney County Master Gardener course, will be held Saturday, March 16, and will include instruction on types and varieties for home gardens, maintenance, fertilizers, pruning, tools and their uses, types of pruning cuts and hands-on activity. For more information or to enroll, call the extension office at 541-573-2506.

The Spring Concert will be presented by the Harney County Chamber Music Society at Burns High School Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. Anyone who is interested in serving on the board is asked to contact Toni Brown at 801-450-7064.

A free community dinner (eat in or take out, no strings attached) will be offered Sunday, March 17, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Christian Church, 125 S. Buena Vista in Burns. For more information, call 541-573-2216.

Harney County Watershed Council’s 11th annual Restoration Highlights Reception will be held Tuesday, March 19, at the Pine Room in Burns with a social hour starting at 4:30 p.m. and dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs for dinner are requested by Friday, March 15, to karen.moon@oregonstate.edu or 541-573-8199. Guest speakers will be Mark Yinger, Dustin Johnson and Brenda Smith.

Harney County Commission on Children and Families meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Hines City Hall council room at 2 p.m. The public is invited. For more information, call 541-573-3350.

The American Legion Harney County Post #63 meets at 63 W. “C” Street the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Harney County Watershed Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at the EOARC (Section 5) on Hwy. 205 in the conference room at 5:30 p.m.

Harney County Library Foundation meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Sylvia Rebekah Lodge meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 348 N. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m.

The Chamber Orchestra meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Burns High School Band Room, 1100 Oregon Avenue, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Ken Peckham directing, September through November and January through March.

A Walking Class is held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. indoors at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

Harney Basin Writers meets each Tuesday from noon until 4 p.m. at the former Lincoln Junior High School in room 302. Use the front entrance, at the corner of Court Avenue and A Street. Writers of any age and writing style are welcome to attend. Readings begin at 3 p.m.

Tai Chi for Better Balance with Diane Rapaport is held each Tuesday at Harney County Senior and Community Services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — free.

SHIBA and patient assistance is held every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center. If immediate assistance is needed, call 541-573-6024 to contact a volunteer.

Boy Scouts meet each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the LDS Church in Hines. All boys age 11 and above are welcome to participate.

ALANON, a support group for friends and families of alcoholics, meets each Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns. Please use the north entrance. All interested are welcome.

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